Omachi Onsenkyo Shinano no Sato Tokishirazu no Yado Orika

I arrived much earlier than the check-in time, but the staff kindly accommodated me, which was very helpful. The entire facility was thoroughly cleaned, allowing for a pleasant stay. I was a bit bothered by the sound of the toilet in the room, as the water wouldn't stop running, so I rated the facilities four stars. Even with that, I was very satisfied.

The staff, who are probably locals, are extremely dedicated, polite, and strive to make guests happy. The overall structure is simple, but everything is clean, and areas like the drink corner by the entrance, the corner where you can choose your own yukata, and the pamphlet corner are well-organized. The bath is also clean. The open-air bath is right in front of a grove, so there's no one watching, but perhaps the wild animals of Azumino might be watching us (laughs), which added a fun, wild touch. I requested a plan with breakfast and dinner included, but the food could use some improvement. The strawberries lacked flavor, and the unusual apple gratin and pork soup weren't very tasty. The appetizers seemed to be pre-made. The rice was very well-cooked and delicious, and I was delighted to have Iwana and Shinshu salmon, which are specialties of Shinshu. For a future visit, I would definitely hope for handrails in the rooms and baths, as there were none. I was surprised that there were no handrails even in the indoor bath. Also, the lighting in the room was too dim, making it impossible to read a newspaper.